Do you like EM?

[Setlist Scotty]

Not their best instrumental (some of the noodling is forgettable, IMO) but I give it a "yay"

[KevShmev]

Yes.  It's not one of their best instrumentals - it's difficult to top Erotomania or Hell's Kitchen - but it's still a fun song, and a helluva song to drive to.

[Jaq]

Yes. It's not Erotomania or Dance of Eternity, but it's pretty good. Doesn't overstay its welcome, a great driving riff propels, just enough wankery to be impressive without overdoing it. I like it.

[bosk1]

I like The Enigma Machine. 

[Perpetual Change]

It's their best instrumental since "Stream of Consciousness".

[genome]

It's their best instrumental since "Stream of Consciousness".

Personally I thought it was their best instrumental since False Awakening Suite.

[rumborak]

I may have a different version of FII because in mine Labrie actually sings in that song

Yeah, meant Hell's Kitchen actually.

[hefdaddy42]

Yes.  It's not one of their best instrumentals - it's difficult to top Erotomania or Hell's Kitchen - but it's still a fun song, and a helluva song to drive to.

All of this

[Kotowboy]

It doesn't have anything as good as that Egyptian sounding riff in Stream Of Consciousness but it's a fun song.

[Perpetual Change]

Erotomania
Hell's Kitchen
The Dance of Eternity
Eve
Stream of Consciousness
Ytsejam
Enigma Machine
False Awakening Suite
Raw Dog

[OsMosis2259]

Erotomania
Hell's Kitchen
The Dance of Eternity
Eve
Stream of Consciousness
Ytsejam
Enigma Machine
False Awakening Suite
Raw Dog

I think you pretty much nailed it.

I like all their instrumentals. My order would be:

Hell's Kitchen
The Dance of Eternity
Erotomania
Eve
Stream of Consciousness
Ytsejam
Enigma Machine
False Awakening Suite
Raw Dog

[Ultimetalhead]

It's great, but one of the lesser instrumentals for sure. I will say that Jordan's solo is one of the highlights of the album though.

[JayOctavarium]

there is no "meh" option. I don't dislike it... and it is slowing growing on me... but I don't love it yet

[Perpetual Change]

I also don't dislike it, though it's a less instrumental for me. However, unlike False Awakening suite, I do think it belongs on the album, where I think FAS would have probably better been left off as something just for live shows.

[wolven74]

Its definitely a grower. The first time I heard it I was a little....not disappointed, but weirded out. I guess my hope was for something more along the lines of Erotomania or Overture 1928. That's not to say I didn't like the song, but it was something totally different and it took some few listens to get into it. Now, I'd say it's right up there with Overture 1928 and Erotomania as one of their best instrumentals.

[BlobVanDam]

I'm going to say it - EM isn't even the best instrumental on the album, FAS beats it. FAS is actually awesome, and from the first moment I heard that, it got me super pumped for the rest of the album. EM was a letdown by comparison.

[rumborak]

I'm actually with you on that one. I enjoy FAS more than EM.

[ThatOneGuy2112]

Enigma Machine is a great instrumental. Not in the league of their best, but it's just really fun to listen to and it was a great addition to DT12.

[Bargey]

It reminds me of the Inspector Gadget theme. So NO, I most certainly DO NOT like it.

[bl5150]

It reminds me of the Inspector Gadget theme. So NO, I most certainly DO NOT like it.

An enigma machine wrapped up in a conundrum...........

[BlobVanDam]

It reminds me of the Inspector Gadget theme. So NO, I most certainly DO NOT like it.

I'd consider that a reason TO like it! I like the Fatal Tragedy Inspector Gadget riff too (which is what the band called it on the Metropolis 200 commentary).

[Lolzeez]

I like it, but I think it's a great disappointment and an overall average or below average song.

[Outcrier]

I'm going to say it - EM isn't even the best instrumental on the album, FAS beats it. FAS is actually awesome, and from the first moment I heard that, it got me super pumped for the rest of the album. EM was a letdown by comparison.

I don't like neither 

[Mosh]

I like it. It's fun to play, has a neat riff. Kind of disappointing given the hype around it but I suppose that's not really the band's fault.

As for rankings..

Stream of Consciousness
The Dance of Eternity
Hell's Kitchen
Erotomania
Eve
Enigma Machine
Ytsejam
Raw Dog

Decided not to include any of the Overture/Intro type pieces.

[LTE3]

Looks like we are a loud minority so far,  as my parents always said "hate is a strong word" I don't hate the song but as far as DT instrumentals I like all others much more.

[The Stray Seed]

Il like the song! It's technical but catchy and fun to listen to (something that just DT can do IMO).

Here are my rankings:


Hell's Kitchen
Erotomania
The Dance of Eternity
Eve
Enigma Machine
Ytsejam
Stream of Consciousness
Raw Dog

Decided not to include any of the Overture/Intro type pieces.

[Miyazaki74]

Their are 3 songs I don't care much for on this album; Enigma Machine is one of them, the other 2 are the False Awakening suite and Illumination Theory.

[kirksnosehair]

I enjoy the song quite a bit.  There are some really fun and twisted riffs in there. 


Love the atonal slant to it. 

[The Letter M]

It reminds me of the Inspector Gadget theme. So NO, I most certainly DO NOT like it.

People keep saying this and I still don't hear it. Maybe it's a good thing, otherwise I may dislike it more than I already do...

-Marc.

[Lucidity]

I'm going to say it - EM isn't even the best instrumental on the album, FAS beats it. FAS is actually awesome, and from the first moment I heard that, it got me super pumped for the rest of the album. EM was a letdown by comparison.

I think Enigma Machine is pretty unremarkable, but I really do love FAS.

[aprilethereal]

I'm going to say it - EM isn't even the best instrumental on the album, FAS beats it. FAS is actually awesome, and from the first moment I heard that, it got me super pumped for the rest of the album. EM was a letdown by comparison.

I think Enigma Machine is pretty unremarkable, but I really do love FAS.

The other way round for me. Although FAS is a nice way to open the album.